Why Termite Soil Treatment is Critical in Florida
Stopping Subterranean Colonies Before They Enter
In Florida, subterranean termites are a constant threat to the structural integrity of residential and commercial properties. Because these termites require moisture from the soil to survive, they must travel from the ground into your home's wooden structure. Termite soil treatment creates a continuous chemical zone that termites must pass through, leading to their total elimination.
Florida Termite Guys utilizes advanced non-repellent termiticides for our soil treatments. Unlike older repellent products that termites could simply find a gap in and avoid, our modern treatments are undetectable. Termites walk directly through the treated soil, unknowingly picking up the active ingredient and sharing it with the rest of their colony through social grooming and feeding.
Our process involves meticulous trenching around the entire foundation of your home. We treat the soil in these trenches and then backfill them, ensuring the treatment is placed exactly where it is needed most. For homes built on concrete slabs, we precisely drill through the slab to treat the soil directly beneath vulnerable entry points like plumbing penetrations.
Choosing Florida Termite Guys for your soil treatment means you're getting a solution backed by 15 years of local expertise. We understand how different Florida soil types affect treatment longevity and we apply our products at the precise concentrations needed for maximum effectiveness. Plus, all our soil treatments come with a one-year warranty.
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The Power of Non-Repellent Soil Barriers
Modern chemistry for superior termite elimination
Undetectable Defense
Termites cannot smell, taste, or sense our non-repellent soil treatments, so they pass through them freely and get infected.
Colony-Wide Elimination
Through the 'transfer effect,' termites that contact the soil barrier pass the treatment to every other member of the nest, including the queen.
Multi-Year Protection
Our soil treatments are designed to bond with Florida's unique soil types, providing continuous protection for years with proper maintenance.
Targeted Foundation Work
We focus on the foundation—the most common entry point for subterranean termites—creating a robust defense where it matters most.
Trenching and soil saturation are the most reliable methods for creating a complete barrier against ground-nesting termites.
How We Perform a Professional Soil Treatment
A methodical approach to foundation security
Every property is different, but our commitment to a continuous soil barrier remains the same. Here is what our comprehensive service includes.
Perimeter Trenching and Roeding
We dig a shallow trench around the exterior foundation wall. For areas with deeper foundations or crawl spaces, we use 'roeding'—long metal rods that inject termiticide deep into the soil to ensure the treatment reaches the base of the footing.
Slab Injection and Sub-Slab Treatment
Where concrete patios, driveways, or garage floors meet the main structure, we must treat the soil beneath the concrete. We drill small, precise holes every 12-18 inches and inject the termiticide through them before professionally sealing the holes.
Plumbing and Utility Entry Points
Termites often follow plumbing lines through slabs. We pay special attention to these areas, ensuring that the soil around pipes and utilities is thoroughly treated to block this common highway into your home.
Our Soil Treatment Steps
Securing your home from the ground up
Pre-Treatment Inspection
We map the perimeter, identify all slab areas, and locate utility lines to plan the treatment layout.
Trenching & Application
Our team trenches the perimeter and saturates the soil with high-volume termiticide application.
Drilling & Sub-Slab Work
We drill and inject through concrete slabs to ensure no gaps are left in the barrier around the foundation.
Verification & Cleanup
We backfill trenches, seal drill holes, and provide a full treatment report and warranty documentation.
Termite Soil Treatment FAQ
What Florida homeowners need to know
Secure Your Foundation Today
Stop subterranean termites before they reach your home. Call Florida Termite Guys for a professional soil treatment plan and a one-year warranty.